Winston Aldworth flies from Auckland to Sydney aboard Qantas’ QF144.The plane:A classic Boeing 737-800, the hard-working stalwart of short-haul fleets the world over, and a familiar face to r…
QT Hotels & Resorts headed for Adelaide debut
Event Hospitality & Entertainment has entered into a management agreement for its newest QT Hotels & Resorts property.The hotel is set to open in Adelaide at 62 Currie St.This will be the e…
Flying from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur aboard Malaysia Airlines
Stephanie Holmes flies Malaysia Airlines MH130 from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur.The plane:Airbus A330-200. I tried to use Seatguru to look up more information about the plane and its configuration, bu…
Air Canada enters NZ market, offers non-stop flights to Vancouver
Air Canada is looking to take advantage of New Zealand’s love of travel, announcing flights between Auckland and Vancouver.The North American airline will operate a seasonal route, comprising…
Only one week in Queensland? Do this!
Holidays are calling, the leave is approved, mentally you’ve checked-out of reality already – but where to go in Queensland for the ultimate holiday?Pristine beaches are a must. A tropi…
Flying from Invercargill to Rakiura aboard Stewart Island Flights
Damian Christie flies from Invercargill to Rakiura, aboard Stewart Island Flights.The plane: A Britten Norman Islander — a little 10-seater plane that feels like an adventure.Class: One size …
Flying from Invercargill to Rakiura aboard Stewart Island Flights
Damian Christie flies from Invercargill to Rakiura, aboard Stewart Island Flights.The plane: A Britten Norman Islander — a little 10-seater plane that feels like an adventure.Class: One size …
New Plymouth: Beauty of the buffet
There’s no such thing as moderation when the brandy snaps and ambrosia are on offer, says Eli Orzessek.I love a good buffet.In the 80s and early 90s, a buffet meal was a real treat for my fam…
Air New Zealand exploring gender options for ‘non-binary’ passengers
As US airlines move to add more gender options for “non-binary” travellers booking tickets, Air New Zealand has announced it is also working on similar plans.In a statement to the Heral…
Travel deals of the week (+ be in to win)
Deal of the week: You’ll have a rare old timeKhao Sok National Park is two hours’ drive from Phuket. You’ll wander in one of the oldest rainforests in the world amid deep-blue lak…